Microchip launches smoke-detector IC

BANGALORE, INDIA: Microchip Technology Inc., a provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, has announced the RE46C190 3V photo smoke-detector IC with horn driver and boost regulator.

The smoke-detector IC offer low-voltage operation with programmable calibration and operating modes, the RE46C190 IC enables the desired operating modes to be selected and calibrated during manufacturing. This simplifies smoke-detector design and manufacturing, and reduces component count, and cost, said a press release.

Programmable calibration and selection of smoke-detector operating modes provides designers with an easy way to control smoke-detector operation, and enables a single IC to be used to design smoke detectors for different markets and regulatory requirements, the release added.

Bryan J. Liddiard, vice president of marketing for Microchip's Analog and Interface Products Division said, "Microchip already offers a broad line of PIC microcontrollers, horn drivers, smoke-detector ICs, and signal-chain and power-management devices that enable numerous smoke-detector applications, from simple residential detectors to programmable commercial systems."

He added that the addition of a low-voltage smoke-detector IC with programmable calibration and operating modes demonstrates Microchip's steadfast commitment to developing innovative products for the smoke-detector market.